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E597 HLB

1988 Austin Metro City

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

26,571 mi
Last recorded26,571 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro City42,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE597 HLB
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 26,571 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 26,571 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 25,282 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 25,281 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 25,052 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 25,015 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 25,051 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 25,049 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 24,992 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Washer motor slight damage

Pass 14 Nov 2019 24,990 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 24,989 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 24,845 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 24,845 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 May 2017 24,836 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Raer silencer holes. (7.1.2)

Front floor welded from inside, unable to tell if its been done properly.

Pass 19 Nov 2015 24,786 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 24,737 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 24,735 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 24,733 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 24,733 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 24,732 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro City?

Based on 6,476 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
832
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
1,481
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 640
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 458
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 398
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 367
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 318
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E597 HLB is a 1988 Austin Metro City in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1988 Austin Metro City models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 42,994 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro City fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 640 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E597 HLB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro City typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Metro City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E597 HLB registered?

E597 HLB is a 1988 Austin Metro City, first registered on 24 February 1988.

Is E597 HLB safe to buy?

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